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In short:

Of 51 brains of former rugby league players examined, 31 were found to have CTE.

The disease was found in players in their 20s, 30s and 40s, from amateur to professional levels.

The findings were presented at the International Sports Concussion Conference in Melbourne on Tuesday.

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[–] FistingEnthusiast@lemmy.world 1 points 2 minutes ago

League is a stupid excuse for a sport

It's thuggery for the simpletons

The fans want violent collisions

[–] porcelainpitcher@lemmy.today 7 points 1 hour ago

And people complain sports aren't what they used to be and it's all too soft etc. Well... This.

[–] Gullible@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 hour ago

Frankly, I'm astounded that 20/51 don't have cte.